Manager, Data & Analytics (16-month contract)
7shifts
7shifts is an all-in-one team management software platform designed for the restaurant industry. We’re used by 1 in 10 restaurant workers and over 50,000 restaurants across North America. Our mission is to simplify Team Management and improve performance for restaurants, with a long-term vision of elevating what restaurant teams can achieve together.
As the Manager of Data & Analytics at 7shifts, you’ll lead a team of analysts and analytics engineers focused on delivering actionable insights and building scalable data models to support decision-making across the organization. You’ll partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, trusted data is available for reporting, strategic analysis, and self-serve exploration. Your work will shape how data informs decisions across the business, balancing analytical depth with scalable, well-documented solutions that deliver meaningful impact.
Note: This is a 16-month contract with full benefits
We’re building an inclusive work environment that is representative of the diverse industry we have the pleasure of serving and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
What you’ll do:
- Lead and develop a high-performing team of data analysts and analytics engineers, providing mentorship, feedback, and growth opportunities
- Set the vision and roadmap for analytics and data engineering in alignment with business goals
- Define and champion best practices for data governance, testing, documentation, and version control
- Partner cross-functionally with product, revenue, and engineering teams to prioritize projects and deliver impactful data solutions
- Promote a self-service analytics culture by providing the right tools, training, and accessible data models
- Translate business needs into clear, actionable analytics initiatives while fostering strong stakeholder relationships to ensure alignment, clarity, and ongoing collaboration
What you bring:
- Experience in analytics, analytics engineering, or a related data role, with a proven ability to lead and develop people
- A passion for helping people grow, you’ve coached and developed technical and analytical teammates, creating space for them to do their best work
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to bridge technical and business domains
- Strong SQL skills and hands-on experience with dbt (data build tool), BI & Reporting tools, and cloud data platforms (Snowflake preferred)
- An ability to balance multiple projects and shifting priorities without losing sight of the big picture or the details that matter
- Familiarity with GitHub for version control and collaborative development workflows
It’d be even cooler if you had:
- Experience with event analytics tools (Mixpanel preferred)
- Background working with Salesforce and SaaS-related data
- Exposure to experimentation, A/B testing, or advanced analytics techniques
- Experience implementing data governance or managing documentation at scale
- Opportunity: It’s an exciting time to work at 7shifts—our product is evolving and our team is scaling quickly. Scale like this offers many unique learning opportunities in a short period of time, accelerating the professional growth of our team members
- Challenge: We’re tackling real problems for restaurant owners and we’re just getting started. Working at 7shifts means playing a key role in solving those problems and elevating an entire industry
- Culture: There’s a reason we’re one of the best workplaces in North America! We value integrity, adaptability and collaboration in an environment that moves quickly to drive incredible impact
- Equity: Equity in a Series C, VC-backed SaaS company—enabling every team member to be an owner of their future success!
- Health and Wellness: Competitive health benefits right from the start, lifestyle spending accounts, access to corporate discounts, and a parental leave program that supports caregivers during an important time in their lives
- Flexibility: Our team is intentional around how and where we work—whether that’s remotely, in person at our Toronto and Saskatoon offices, or a mix of both. Plus, we offer a flexible vacation policy to encourage everyone to recharge when they need it. Oh, and a ‘90 Day Shift’ program that supports our team members in exploring the world
- Support: We set our team members up for success with the latest Apple technology, a home office set up, and some fun 7shifts swag to make it official! Plus, we take professional growth seriously and support this through coaching, IDPs, peer and leader feedback, internal promotions, and more